Interview with Christina Tetreault, author of The Billionaire’s Homecoming

What can you tell us about your new release, The Billionaire’s Homecoming?

The Billionaire’s Homecoming is the 11^th full-length novel in my Sherbrookes of Newport Series. However, it ties in directly with my other series Love On The North Shore since it is set partially in North Salem. Like my other books in the Sherbrooke series, this one features one member of the family. In this case that member is Brett Sherbrooke.

Brett is a West Point graduate who has dedicated his life to serving his country. Recently though he’s decided he is ready to serve in a different role, and he moves back to Massachusetts intending to run for the United States Senate the following year. However, when the governor calls a special election to fill a suddenly vacant Senate seat in Washington, Brett’s plans make a detour.

Jennifer Wallace is the assistant leader of her niece’s scout troop. When the troop started sending care packages to the troops overseas, she never expected billionaire Brett Sherbrooke to be on the receiving end. For the past two years, though, they’ve stayed in regular contact and grown close.

With his relocation back to Massachusetts, both are ready to see if their friendship can turn into more. Despite the challenges posed by Brett’s hectic campaign schedule, everything soon indicates another Sherbrooke is off the market. That is, until Brett’s opponent uncovers secrets from Jennifer’s past. Secrets that threaten to destroy their relationship and his political aspirations.

What’s on your top 5 list for the best books you’ve ever read?

This is a difficult question and I must admit my list has changed over time. Books I absolutely loved ten years ago, I have trouble getting through now. Some books that I have read countless times though include:

Ransom

If I Had You

The Heir

Romancing Mister Bridgerton

Prodigal Prince Charming

Who are your literary heroes working today? Why do you admire them?

I’ll be honest I don’t have any literary heroes. They are authors out there I love to read and I will buy almost anything they publish, but I wouldn’t call them my heroes.

What’s your favorite thing about writing?

I love that when I am writing I can create a wide range of characters with different back stories, and personalities and then put them in various situations.

What is a typical day like for you?

A typical day for me is most likely similar to any other working parent. I make sure all three children get ready and off to school. Once they are gone, I retreat to my home office and work until the bus drops the girls off except for the one morning a week I volunteer at the elementary school. The rest of the day and night is left to getting homework done and driving to one activity or another.

What scene in The Billionaire’s Homecoming was your favorite to write?

For the most part, I enjoyed writing the entire book. However, I think the scene I enjoyed the most was near the beginning when Jennifer and Brett finally meet face to face for the first time. Until this point they’ve only exchanged letters and text messages and I loved the way Brett picked up on how nervous Jennifer was and set out to help her relax.

Do you have a motto, quote or philosophy you live by?

My personal philosophy and the one I have tried to install in my children is always do your personal best and try not to worry about what everyone else is doing. At the same I try to treat everyone regardless of whether I agree with their views with respect.  In my opinion is okay to disagree with a person but there is no need to be rude or judgmental.

Christina Tetreault is the author of the new book The Billionaire’s Homecoming. 

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